Guest Post: Designer Mary DeTray

I recently became aware of a new designer out there, her name is Mary DeTray of Brass Rabbit Studio... and I haven't seen someone work eclectic bohemian inspired components this well in quite a while. I was truly smitten the first time I spotted her designs on Facebook.

And so, I thought it would be a great opportunity to reach out to her to make a new friend, and to see if she wanted to do a little guest post for the blog. I sent her a little goody bag full of some items from my jewelry accord store.....

And just for grins, I sent her a tin link, with a butterfly on it- thinking she would enjoy the extra gift but surprised me and used it in her final design!

Here is what she had to say....

"I've been a highly creative person ever since I can
remember. I've also been making jewelry since i was a child, it obviously
was more macaroni style back then but jewelry nonetheless. I didn't
really start getting serious about it until about a year ago, when I went
through quite a rough patch in my life- that's a completely different
story entirely, but when I was recovering from that period of my life is
when I found beading! I stopped by my local Shipwreck Beads one day
after work and ended up leaving with half the store! After that I
quickly started accumulating way too much jewelry to keep for myself and
began making it for friends and family. Everyone I gifted my jewelry to
urged me to try to get serious about selling it and so Brass Rabbit
Studio was opened on November 10th, a little less than a month ago! It
has been amazing ever since, I get so happy and excited with each and
every sale... that someone else finds a piece of my jewelry they want to
make their own. It just feels like a dream come true!"

"I've always loved incorporating fiber into my pieces. I feel like it
gives them a warm, and charming quality you can't get using chain and metal
findings alone. All of the cord, leather and ribbon I used in these
pieces were from Lorelei Eurto's JewelryAccord shop on Etsy. I
love how they all came together. The sweet little toggle was made by
her as well and just fits this piece so perfectly! The bee bead and
connector are from Slate Studios Supply on Etsy.

I love how she wrapped this loop/link with the fabric batik ribbon- What a gorgeous look and extra softness....and she secured it with some of the linen cording. Really nice huh!?

They are both So pretty! This sweet wrap bracelet design is just perfect with the braided ribbon, some fringe chain and beads. Love that leaf component- it's a perfect pairing with that Bee bead.I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did! These pieces will be available for sale soon in Mary's Etsy store! ALSO!- Enjoy 20% off in her shop today and tomorrow, using coupon code FROMLORELEI